Lady Raiders and Cowgirls Set for Showdown at United Supermarkets Arena

As the Texas Tech Lady Raiders gear up to face the Oklahoma State Cowgirls, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an enthralling encounter at the United Supermarkets Arena. The Lady Raiders have had a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last game against Oregon State Beavers, despite a strong final quarter where they netted 27 points, the Lady Raiders fell short with a final score of 65-77. Their shooting accuracy was notably low with field goals at 34 percent and three-pointers at just 20 percent. However, they did excel in converting turnovers into points with an impressive tally of 33 points off turnovers.

The previous home game saw them outplay Incarnate Word Cardinals with a convincing victory of 76-35. Dominating in steals (17) and capitalizing on turnovers (44 points off turnovers), they displayed a robust defense that will be crucial against Oklahoma State. Their shooting was more effective in this matchup as well, hitting nearly half their field goal attempts.

However, consistency has been an issue; another recent game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane ended in defeat for the Lady Raiders with only 58 points to Tulsa's 66. They struggled from the field again (27 percent FG) and from beyond the arc (21 percent on three-pointers). Rebounding was strong though, pulling down an impressive total of 46 rebounds.

The upcoming clash will test Texas Tech's ability to maintain defensive intensity while improving offensive efficiency. With home-court advantage and support from raucous fans likely to create an electrifying atmosphere, it could provide just enough edge for them to tip scales in their favor.

Fans can catch all the action on February 15th at United Supermarkets Arena or tune into local broadcasts for live coverage of what is expected to be another exciting chapter in women's college basketball.